AP Mod14 Ch18 Quiz

major function of respiratory system is supply body with oxygen for cellular respiration; dispose of carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration. pH balance. involves both respiratory and circulatory (transports/distributes) systems. also functions in olfaction and speech

part of respiratory system that is breathing- movement of air into and out of lungs

part of respiratory system that is oxygen and carbon dioxide (gas) exchange between lungs - alveoli- and blood

part of circulatory system that is for oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood

part of circulatory system that is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange between systemic blood vessels and tissues - 2nd gas exchange

components of respiratory system are divided into 2 parts structurally: upper and lower respiratory systems. functionally, components of respiratory system are divided into 2 zones: conducting zone (tube for bringing air in and out) and respiratory zone (gas exchange across)

consists of the nose, pharynx (behind nose), and associated structures

consists of larynx, trachea, bronchi (bronchial tubes), and lungs

nasal conchae function is to trap dust and particles and warm air before it moves further into respiratory tract

meatuses are the paths air can take